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Nigeria’s VP Issues Stern Advice to Public Servants on Service and Integrity

January 13, 2026

Vice‑President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on public servants across Nigeria to adopt the virtues of selflessness, excellence, discipline and consistency in their work. Emphasising that sustained commitment to these values is essential for building enduring public institutions, officials said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shettima delivered the message at a colloquium in Abuja organised...

FG Orders Night Repairs on Failed Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road

January 13, 2026

The Federal Government (FG) has directed the immediate commencement of palliative repairs — mostly at night — on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road, a key stretch linking Lagos and Ogun States, following critical structural failures that have hindered the free movement of vehicles, officials said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The directive was issued by Senator Dave...

Hypocrisy at Play: Adeyanju Takes On Opposition Over Malami Investigation

January 13, 2026

Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised opposition parties for what he described as “hypocritical” attacks on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its handling of the case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), urging them instead to champion accountability and the rule of...

Police Arrest LAMATA Bus Driver Over Fatal Hit-and-Run in Lagos

January 12, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a bus driver linked to a fatal hit-and-run collision that left a 19-year-old pedestrian dead at Airport Bus Stop, Ikeja, in Lagos State, police confirmed on Monday, January 12, 2026. The arrest follows a coordinated search after the driver fled the scene. The Airport Police Command disclosed in a...

Tax Reform Tensions Ease as KPMG, Revenue Service Meet in Abuja

January 12, 2026

KPMG Nigeria and the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Monday, January 12, 2026, held a meeting aimed at addressing tensions that arose from differing analyses of the country’s newly enacted tax laws, the parties said in a joint statement. The engagement followed public debate over perceived gaps and complexities within the reform framework. The meeting...

2026 Budget Twist: MDAs Sneak ₦3.5tn in New Projects Despite FG Freeze

January 12, 2026

Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have introduced at least ₦3.50 trillion in new capital projects in the 2026 federal budget even after the Federal Government directed a freeze on fresh capital additions in budget submissions, an analysis of the 2026 Appropriation Bill reveals. The new allocations challenge fiscal discipline guidelines issued for the upcoming fiscal...

EFCC Chair Sparks Debate, Says Arrests Don’t Need Court Warrants

January 11, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has defended the agency’s authority to arrest suspects without a warrant when necessary, describing the badge he carries as his “warrant” under the law. Olukoyede made the comments during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Olukoyede...

“No Political Agenda Here,” EFCC Chair Says on Malami Probe

January 11, 2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed accusations that the anti-graft agency is engaged in a politically motivated “witch-hunt” against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), asserting that the investigation is professional and devoid of personal or partisan considerations. Olukoyede spoke...

DisCos Abandon Metering Duty, Millions of Nigerians Left Unbilled

January 11, 2026

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have largely failed to meet their regulatory obligation to meter customers, with only 90,172 prepaid electricity meters funded nationwide between 2019 and the third quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) latest industry report. The data indicates a sharp decline in DisCos’ contribution to closing Nigeria’s metering...

UK Issues Fresh Warning to Deport Nigerians, Other Migrants Working Illegally

January 9, 2026

The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to Nigerians and other foreign nationals regarding illegal employment, signaling that authorities will take decisive action against those found working without proper authorization. In a public statement, the UK Home Office emphasized that “anyone caught working illegally will face immediate deportation proceedings,” reinforcing its commitment to enforcing...

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2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will take direct steps to protect their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu said the supporters would deploy representatives to polling units and monitor election materials and results throughout the collation process. She said the...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding oil revenue debt owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The liabilities under investigation have been put at N432.07 billion. The probe followed findings contained in...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 9, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into an oil revenue debt of N432.07 billion owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The investigation followed findings contained in the Auditor-General’s annual audit reports, which identified...

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2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

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Tax Reform Tensions Ease as KPMG, Revenue Service Meet in Abuja

2026 Budget Twist: MDAs Sneak ₦3.5tn in New Projects Despite FG Freeze

EFCC Chair Sparks Debate, Says Arrests Don’t Need Court Warrants

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DisCos Abandon Metering Duty, Millions of Nigerians Left Unbilled

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